L2 Teaching Assistant with Understanding Autism & Distressed Behaviour in Children! – Preston (PR7)

Interested in becoming a Teaching Assistant? Looking for a job interview at the end? You’re at the right place!

This is a classroom based course in Preston, where you will study Support Work in School, this Level 2 qualification will provide an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for employment.

On competition of your L2 Support work in Schools we are also offering a Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism PLUS Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children.

You will study one day a week on Tuesday from the 16th April, for a duration of 9 weeks. 

At week 3 of training employers will be attending the course to introduce themselves and set up Job Interviews!

Successful completion of your SWIS course will gain you the following qualifications:

• Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools
• NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
• CPD Accredited SEND

Units Covered:

• Unit 1 Child And Young Person Development
• Unit 2 Safeguarding The Welfare Of Children & Young People
• Unit 3 Communication & Professional Relationships With Children, Young People & Adults
• Unit 4 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion In Work & Children And Young People
• Unit 5 Schools As Organisation 

Autism Contents Covered:

• Common traits & Diagnosis of Autism spectrum
• Sources of information, support, legislation and guidance relevant to Autism spectrum
• Living with Autism spectrum conditions
• Best practise with living with Autism spectrum conditions

Distressed Behaviours in Children Contents Covered:

• Awareness of distressed behaviour in children
• Principles of intervention when working with children who display distressing behaviours
• Distressed behaviours and mental health in children
• Distressed behaviour, sensory processing conditions and Autism spectrum conditions in children
• Legislation and guidance for an individual providing support for children displaying distressing behaviours

Course Delivery:

Course Start Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Course Completion Date: Friday 14th June 2024

Course Duration: 9 Weeks – Tuesdays only – 9.30am – 3.30pm 

Course Location: Preston – PR7 6JH (Full address details will be provided upon successful application)